Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined on the papers that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £18,205.06 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined on the papers that the respondent failed to pay holiday entitlement amounting to £4,230.82.
The tribunal held it had no jurisdiction to consider the claim for failure to pay pension contributions, ruling that the matter should be referred to the Pensions Ombudsman in the first instance.
Facts
Mr Choi brought claims against his employer Leetent Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages, unpaid holiday pay, and unpaid pension contributions. The claim was filed on 16 April 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the prescribed time limit.
Decision
The tribunal issued a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure. It awarded Mr Choi £18,205.06 for unlawful wage deductions and £4,230.82 for unpaid holiday pay. The pension claim was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and should be referred to the Pensions Ombudsman.
Practical note
Rule 21 default judgments allow tribunals to determine claims on the papers where a respondent fails to respond, though the tribunal retains discretion over jurisdiction issues such as pension contribution claims.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6013251/2025
- Decision date
- 9 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Leetent Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No